Black sage: 1 definition
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Black sage means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Black sage in English is the name of a plant defined with Cordia curassavica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Varronia guianensis Desv. (among others).
2) Black sage is also identified with Cordia ulmifolia It has the synonym Cordia ulmifolia Spreng. (etc.).
3) Black sage is also identified with Lantana bahamensis It has the synonym Lantana x bahamensis Britton (etc.).
4) Black sage is also identified with Lantana camara It has the synonym Lantana camara f. nana (Moldenke) Moldenke (etc.).
5) Black sage is also identified with Lantana involucrata It has the synonym Camara involucrata Kuntze (etc.).
6) Black sage is also identified with Salvia mellifera It has the synonym Ramona stachyoides (Benth.) Briq. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Peruviana (1799)
· Allg. Gartenzeit. (1841)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Contributions from the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University (1917)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1988)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Black sagebrush.
Ends with: California black sage.
Full-text: California black sage.
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